Dessert Recipes

Pulling a warm, fragrant pumpkin pie out of the oven feels like the quintessential fall moment, right? But here’s the thing—this year, my oven decided … Read more

My friend Maria texted me a photo of her Halloween party spread last October, and honestly, I spent more time zooming in on the dessert … Read more

My best friend looked me dead in the eye and said “black cupcakes are a gimmick.” And honestly? I kind of agreed with her. We … Read more

October 29th, 9:47 PM. The house is finally quiet, the last of the candy bags are tucked away in the pantry, and I’m standing in … Read more

I figured candy corn was strictly for sorting into piles by color or for using as a Halloween decoration you could eat if you were … Read more

My six-year-old looked up from the kitchen table, a smear of royal icing on her nose and a look of pure, unadulterated triumph on her … Read more

I figured the best way to serve dessert on game day was to have something pre-sliced on a platter, easy to grab during a timeout. … Read more

The first real chill of fall hit our little town like a freight train last October, and I found myself staring at a half-empty can … Read more

“You can’t just stack cookies and call it a cake, Mom.” That’s what my then-seven-year-old said, hands on her hips, staring at the glass dish … Read more

My grandmother did not trust bourbon in dessert. She said it was a waste of good whiskey and a gamble with a perfectly good cake. … Read more